Squeeze all of Buenos Aires’ most visited highlights into one 3,5 -hours small-group city tour, including Port pick-up and drop-off. You will visit Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, Caminito (La Boca), Puerto Madero, and Recoleta.
Choose between a 3-hour and 5-hour-long tour with an additional empanada snack and visit the most important spots in the spectacular city of Buenos Aires.
Languages Offered: Spanish & English
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Pick up and Road Trip
After your cruise ship docks in the Buenos Aires port you will board a minibus type vehicle and drive to San Antonio de Areco. On the way there, you can enjoy the views of the pampas and receive some explanation from your guide.
San Antonio de Areco´s Village
Paradores Draghi is the ideal corner for those who enjoy the cultural attractions offered by a place. There you will access a tour through the sumptuous space where you can see a vast collection of pieces of rural goldsmithing of the nineteenth century, which reveals the mysteries of a period of national identity consecration of the figure of the Gaucho as a main character of that time. In Paradores Draghi begin your journey through history not only as a spectator, but also as a participant in the process of making exclusive goldsmith pieces that take shape through the hands of artisans recreating the techniques of traditional goldsmithing as their founder, Juan José Draghi, did in the 60s. Once you get to the town, you will enjoy a tour of the village including a walk around the historical downtown of the city.
In the grocery and drinks store, the peasants and country people who came to the town to provide themselves and do errands to the cereal house, the store, the doctor, the bank, used to meet. There "stopped" Don Segundo Ramírez, the gaucho who was later a character in the novel by Ricardo Güiraldes.
Estancia "El Ombu de Areco"
Make your way to the exclusive ‘El Ombu de Areco’ Estancia. At this place, you will have a chance to take rides on horses or go for a ride in a carriage while enjoying some traditional cold cuts, cheeses and beverages. Then, you will enjoy a typical Argentinian barbeque of the finest meats. While you have dessert, you will be able to see a folklore show followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills.
The May Square is located in the Porteño Downtown, neighborhood of Monserrat, in the area where the foundation of Buenos Aires took place. The Plaza de Mayo is the most important and oldest public square of the city. The name of this square commemorates the Revolution of May 25, 1810, date in which the citizens gathered around to expel the Viceroy and form a creole government. Since then, the Square has been a silent witness to the most important political and social events in the country.
San Telmo is an old neighborhood with a bohemian touch thanks to its temporary art galleries, night bars and street murals. The Defensa street, full of antique shops and bustling brasseries, passes through the Dorrego square, where many tourists come on Sundays to see the street market and street performances. Winding roads run through Lezama Park among jacaranda trees. The neighborhood is full of exclusive restaurants with tango shows.
La Boca is a working class neighborhood that has several attractions next to the Riachuelo. Asadores and street artists mark the entire Caminito, a narrow alley flanked by brightly colored zinc houses that evoke its origin as an immigrant neighborhood. The Bombonera is the Boca Juniors stadium and a whole hotbed on match days. The Proa Foundation is a museum of modern art with temporary exhibitions and views of the old docks.
Caminito is a museum alley and a traditional passage, of great cultural and tourist value, located in the La Boca neighborhood of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The place acquired cultural significance because it inspired the music of the famous tango Caminito (1926), composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.
Puerto Madero is a renovated neighborhood that faces the bay. Its renovated redbrick buildings house exclusive grills frequented by tourists and businessmen at lunchtime. There are also modern skyscrapers with multinationals and luxury apartments. The lakes in the area are surrounded by trails, as is the ecological reserve Costanera Sur, very popular with runners and families. The elegant suspension bridge of the Woman connects the ports.
The Teatro Colón is an opera house in the city of Buenos Aires. Due to its size, acoustics and trajectory, it´s considered one of the five best in the world. According to a survey conducted by the acoustic expert Leo Beranek and outstanding international opera and orchestra directors, the Teatro Colón has the hall with the best acoustic for opera and the second best for concerts in the world. Comparable with the most important lyrical rooms in the world, such as the Scala in Milan, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, the State Opera of Vienna, the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden) in London and the Paris Opera, it is an unequivocal place of consecration for those who present themselves in it and an inescapable place for music lovers.
Retiro is a neighborhood with great diversity and quiet streets. Art galleries and chic coffee shops lead to the emblematic and busy train station of Retiro, British style and surrounded by fast food stalls. The art deco tower of the Kavanagh building offers views of the Plaza San Martín, a steep park where office employees rest in the shelter of jacaranda and patriotic monuments. Tourists flock to the Florida pedestrian street for its leather goods boutiques, souvenir stalls and tango dancers.
Recoleta is a thriving area, ideal for walking, known for its Parisian-style terraced houses, ancient lavish palaces and luxurious boutiques. One of the main attractions is the Recoleta Cemetery, which houses extravagant tombs of national icons, such as Eva Perón. The National Museum of Fine Arts exhibits masterpieces by Argentine artists, and the Recoleta Cultural Center offers temporary avant-garde exhibitions. In the Plaza Francia, with lawn areas, there is a craft market on weekends.
The Recoleta Cemetery is a famous cemetery in the city of Buenos Aires. It is located in the distinguished neighborhood of Recoleta and contains the tombs of many outstanding personalities of the country. It was inaugurated on November 17, 1822. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city, famous for its numerous and imposing mausoleums and vaults adorned with marbles and sculptures. Its architectural value is a sample of the times when Argentina was an emerging economic power in the late nineteenth century, and the wealthiest families of the city began moving to the Recoleta area and building splendid pantheons in the cemetery.
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4.4
Our day exploring gaucho culture was filled with authentic moments, from tasting mouthwatering asado to witnessing skilled horsemen showcasing their talents. We loved the intimate feel of the small group, which made it easy to connect with both the local hosts and fellow travelers. One highlight was joining a lively folk dance that brought everyone together, creating a real sense of camaraderie. However, the lunch could have been a bit more substantial, as we left feeling a little hungry afterward. Overall, we found the experience to be both enriching and entertaining, offering a great glimpse into a different way of life.
4.2
Our time in San Antonio de Areco was filled with laughter and camaraderie as we dove into the local gaucho culture. One unforgettable moment was when we all participated in a traditional dance under the open sky, which really brought us closer as a group. While the experience was enriching, we did find the small group size a bit cramped at times, but overall it was a delightful escape from the bustle of Buenos Aires.
4.6
The day spent in gaucho culture was an unforgettable experience for our group. We loved the family-friendly atmosphere at the estancia, where we got to witness traditional horsemanship and even try our hand at some riding. The only downside was that the transportation back took a bit longer than expected, but the lively conversations with our guide made the time fly.
5
Experiencing the traditional asado at the estancia was a highlight for our group; the flavors and warmth of the gathering truly captured the essence of gaucho culture. While the ride to San Antonio de Areco was scenic, we felt a bit cramped in the small van with other travelers. Overall, the authenticity of the experience and the welcoming atmosphere made it a memorable day that we’d recommend to others.